Dunedin, Family Restaurants

The Penguin Cafe is located in Portobello, the heart of Dunedin's Otago Peninsula.  Providing lots of yummy treats, that include home-baking, breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea and of course fabulous coffee (reputedly the best on the peninsula)!  There is lots of kids toys and books and baby changing facilities.  Best of all this little gem of a cafe offers packed picnic lunches for the family to takeaway so that you can head out to enjoy the very best of the peninsula's wildlife and walks.

Italian, beachfront pizzeria.  Great views, buzzy and fun atmosphere - very popular with a crowd or with families.
Antipasti, pizzas, pastas, great salads and awesome desserts.

Offering quality imaginative, contemporary fare with traditional New Zealand flavours.  Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and seven days a week for evening dining.

Outdoor dining available.  A very enticing menu with kids.

Offering wonderful food to cater for all tastes - for the more famished we have the Classic Menu with established favourites, such as the Lassoo of Hog, the World Famous Baked Red-Necked Ribs and the Johnny Cash Stash, to name but a few. The more refined amongst you will enjoy the Soul Kitchen Menu – and of course the children get to choose from their own menu - Billy the Kids – this is an extensive children’s menu, not to be missed! Highchairs and toybox available.

One of New Zealand’s premier family dining venues, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, providing hearty fare at affordable prices. The lunch and dinner menus are varied, with dishes including roasts, fish and fries, risotto, pastas, steaks, chicken, gourmet burgers, mixed grill, salads, hot pot plus much more. Highchairs available.

The Corner Store is an inner city café serving simple, quality food and superior coffee to Dunedin customers and visitors.  They have a strong focus on gluten free options in both savoury and sweet and use only locally farmed Free Range Bacon and Free Range Eggs and wherever possible source their ingredients locally. Kids and adults alike will love the selection available.

Delicious, authentic Mexican food... Dunedin's best Mexican Restaurant, just 1 minute from the Octagon.
Our menus have been carefully compiled in celebration of the best Mexican cuisine and culture - combining some of the finest, freshest local produce with authentic Mexican flavors.
Dine in or takeaway available.  Kids' menu available.

Eureka Cafe & Bar offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with open fire and rustic charm and character. Meal prices range from $6 to $25 and a children’s menu is available. Extensive lunch and dinner menus including antipasto platters, blue cod, stuffed chicken breast, Greek salmon, lamb shanks, pork fillet, pastas and warm or cold salads. Dine inside, or on those sunny Dunedin days, outside in the very private and sheltered courtyard area.

The setting at Ironic Cafe is warm and friendly and our staff are helpful, informed and always willing to go that extra mile. There is an awesome range on the kids mains and dessert menus that'll be sure to make them happy and highchairs are available.

The Perc Cafe has a completely delicious menu to choose from with breakfast, brunch and lunch including great coffee and options for the kids.  Home-baking is done on site that will delight and hit the right spot for big and little tummies!

DUNEDIN’S COOLEST DESTINATION CAFE

All exposed brick, steel beams and vintage or bespoke furniture, the 120-seater café serves up food heavy on the flavours of Otago, casual and honest, whether you’re after a craft beer or a wood-fired pizza.”
Open 7 days.  Pizzas, snacks and enticing menu.

Fat Harrys Restaurant has been well established at the Mornington Tavern for over 10 years. Offering affordable meals at both lunch and dinner, Fat Harrys can cater for large groups, family groups and functions as well as providing bistro facilities. Daily specials, bar facilities and children's play area are all part of the service offered in the Restaurant with the best view on Top of the Hill. The kids’ menu includes chicken, pizza, fish, hot dogs or roast, plus range of desserts. For the grown ups choose our hearty roast of the day, big catch blue cod, steak, lamb, delicious pasta and much more.

Starfish Cafe and Bar is located in the gorgeous location of St Clair, offering alfresco dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is only moments from the beach.  They serve great coffee and food and for the little ones check out their Little Star Kids Menu.